Django

Django is a high-level Python Web framework.
We use it for its reliable web development capabilities.

What is Django (web framework)?

Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean,
pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web
development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.
It’s free and open source.

Django's primary goal is to ease the creation of complex, database-driven websites. Django
emphasizes reusability and "pluggability" of components, less code, low coupling, rapid
development, and the principle of don't repeat yourself. Python is used throughout, even for
settings files and data models. Django also provides an optional administrative create, read,
update and delete interface that is generated dynamically through introspection and
configured via admin models.

Main reasons for using Django for web development

Ridiculously fast – Django was designed to help developers take applications from
concept to completion as quickly as possible.

Exceedingly scalable – Some of the busiest sites on the Web leverage Django’s
ability to quickly and flexibly scale.

Incredibly versatile – Companies, organizations and governments have used Django
to build all sorts of things — from content management systems to social networks to
scientific computing platforms.

Why does Thorgate use Django for web development?

Thorgate focuses on digital product creation and specializes in web development. Because of
that reason Python for web development and the Django framework that’s built on it are the
perfect tools for our team. Because of Django frameworks awesome web development
capabilities it is the main tool for us to build amazing and beautiful websites and web based
products..

Who else uses Django for their web development?

Some of the most well know websites that have been built on Django web framework:
Instagram, Google, YouTube, Dropbox, Spotify, Reddit etc.